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Friendswood reviews PGAL needs assessment for library and community center, outlines multi‑million dollar options
Summary
PGAL presented options for renovating Friendswood's library and replacing or rebuilding the community center, showing three cost scenarios (including a full-build projection in 2026) and recommending staged upgrades; staff said construction would require partners and possibly a bond election.
PGAL consultants presented a needs assessment and conceptual plans for Friendswood's library and community center on Oct. 7, outlining existing deficiencies, programmatic needs, and multiple budget options.
Michael Medwedef (staff) introduced the consultants and Ryan Bass of PGAL said the community center building "has lived its life," recommending a primarily new three‑story community center with flexible recreation space, administrative and senior/youth program areas and two gymnasiums. PGAL's visuals showed a three‑story stack with ground‑floor community rooms and two gymnasiums on one wing and potential leasable third‑floor space for partners. Bass said…
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